Few directors that gained fame years ago are as beloved as Quentin Tarantino. Since the 1990’s, Tarantino has become an icon in Hollywood. Whether it’s gangsters, sadistic slave owners or Nazi commanders, Tarantino has crafted many characters. Given the number of movies that he has made, making a list isn’t easy. Listed below are my picks for greatest movies produced by a filmmaker that deserves to be celebrated.
1. Pulp Fiction
Forgiveness isn’t an easy decision to make in life. Recently, I found it hard to forgive a mean cyberbully that harassed me online. He would often insult me by criticizing my movie reviews in ways that were demeaning. A destructive bully, he became a person that was impossible to forgive. Few films I’ve ever seen have captured how forgiveness is a difficult decision to make in life as powerfully as “Pulp Fiction”. Ever since its release in 1994, Tarantino’s film has stood the test of time as a crime classic that audiences adore. Packed with gorgeous production-design, sharp storytelling and phenomenal acting, it remains one of the best movies ever made. In the greatest film of his career, Quentin Tarantino showcased his skills for creating compelling characters about which audiences care through witty dialogue. Tarantino’s greatest strength as a filmmaker is his ability to create compelling characters through engaging dialogue, and its evident in “Pulp Fiction”. The film features iconic scenes of beautifully written dialogue that one rarely sees in modern movies today. For instance, the iconic scene in which Jules and Vincent discuss their favourite burger restaurants during a car ride is one of the most memorable moments of the director’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Pulp Fiction” Tarantino’s greatest movie is its message. The film delivers a profound message about the importance of forgiveness which would resonate with everyone. Nearly 30 years following the release of a classic film about pulp gangsters with religious belief seeking redemption, it’s a riveting reminder of a filmmaker whose iconic movies are definitely without a doubt worthy of celebration.
2. Django Unchained
Slavery is a sensitive subject that shaped my friend’s identity. Several years ago, I formed a strong bond with a friend that took great interest in slavery. I remember he was a friend that grew up to treasure slavery as an important subject matter. He always made an effort to educate people in my school about an important time in history he came to celebrate. As someone treasuring fond memories of a companion that loved stories about slaves unchained, I adored “Django Unchained”. Released in 2012, Quentin Tarantino’s movie did an extraordinary job depicting slavery in history. In the most courageous film of his career, Tarantino showcased bravery for tackling a serious subject matter of slavery with comedy. Tarantino has always had an aptitude for tackling serious subjects with humour, and his strengths are evident in “Django Unchained”. For instance, the scene in which Django meets Calvin Candie for the first time witnessing a Mandingo competition is one of the greatest moments of the director’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Django Unchained” one of Tarantino’s greatest movies is its message. The film delivers a profound message about the dangerous consequences of slavery which would resonate with everyone. A spectacular portrait of slaves in American history that are unchained, it’s a riveting reminder of a filmmaker that has gained a massive fan following by producing movies that always leave audiences entertained.
3. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
L.A. is a beautiful city my father has always loved dearly. During my childhood, I bonded with a father that had dreams to one day become an actor in Hollywood. He would often speak fondly about the glorious entertainment industry of the city. We would often discuss planning a trip to Los Angeles that would strengthen our relationship. As someone treasuring joyous memories of a father that once loved Hollywood, I adored “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”. Released in 2019, Quentin Tarantino’s movie offered a beautiful tribute to the city of Los Angeles that shaped his identity. In the most thoughtful movie of his career, Tarantino celebrates the city of L.A. that formed his love for filmmaking. Tarantino has an aptitude for creating compelling characters, and his strengths are evident in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”. For instance, the scene in which Rick Dalton has a breakdown before filming showcases the filmmaker’s strengths. Ultimately, what makes “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” one of Tarantino’s finest films is its message. The film delivers a profound message about friendships that would resonate with everyone. An extraordinary tribute towards the city of L.A., it’s a strong reminder of a filmmaker that hasn’t lost abilities to blow audiences away producing commemorated movies that deserve to be seen today.
4. Inglorious Basterds
The Holocaust is a sensitive subject that fascinated my teacher. Several years ago, I was taught about the mass genocide by a Jewish teacher whose parents died in a ghetto. During college, I attended classes taught by an inspiring professor with Holocaust knowledge. I came to cherish a Jewish teacher that sought to educate students about a genocide in which his people had to perish. He believed movies were an art that could never capture a genocide that tore lives apart. As someone treasuring fond memories of a glorious teacher that taught me about the Holocaust through wise words, I loved “Inglorious Basterds”. Released in 2009, Quentin Tarantino’s movie recreated Nazi Germany. In the most glorious movie of his career, Tarantino uses silence to capture an inglorious mass genocide in history causing consequences which were dangerous. With “Inglorious Basterds”, Tarantino used silence to captur genocide violence. For instance, the opening scene in which Col. Hans Landa invades the home of a farmer shows the filmmaker’s strengths. Ultimately, what makes “Inglorious Basterds” a glorious film is its message. The film delivers a universal message about trauma impacting everyone. A grand depiction of an inglorious mass genocide, it’s a strong reminder of a director whose films have never lost ability to leave audiences satisfied.
5. Jackie Brown
Thieves have impacted my family. Years ago, my family experienced grief when we discovered that our beloved housekeeper was a thief. I remember a caring housekeeper that always treated my family nicely in a generous manner. However, appearances can sometimes be deceiving. My grandparents were shocked when they found their housekeeper they trusted had stolen jewelry. As someone haunted by a thief that turned my family’s life upside down, I adored “Jackie Brown”. Released in 1997, Quentin Tarantino’s movie did an excellent job of depicting sympathetic thieves committing criminal activities. In the most subtle film of his career, Tarantino showcased his strengths for telling a compelling story without graphic violence. With “Jackie Brown”, Tarantino took a step out of his comfort zone telling a story about criminals without graphic violence. For instance, the opening scene in which audiences are introduced to Jackie Brown showcased the filmmaker’s strengths. Ultimately, what makes “Jackie Brown” one of Tarantino’s greatest movies is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about thieves which would resonate with everyone. A captivating portrait of con-artists committing crimes that are controversial, it’s a powerful reminder of a filmmaker whose commemorated movies audiences consider special.
6. Reservoir Dogs
A director’s first film is usually not his best work. When filmmakers first start making movies in the industry, they often lack valuable experience. It often takes several years of experience for a director to establish a unique trademark style, gain knowledge about Cinema and make a movie that’s engaging. However, Quentin Tarantino is an exception. In 1992, Tarantino showcased shining glimpses of genius when he made his directorial debut “Reservoir Dogs”. In his first ever movie, Tarantino showcased his aptitude for writing sharp dialogue that’s witty. Tarantino showcased promise with his first movie that’s rarely seen in the film industry. A dazzling directorial debut that introduced a filmmaker with a unique point-of-view, it’s a riveting reminder of a director that hasn’t lost abilities to create movies audiences value.
7. Kill Bill
One of Quentin Tarantino’s most common trademarks as a filmmaker is the use of stylized violence in his movies. Tarantino has always had a flair for using graphic violence in his movies which provokes a strong reaction from viewers. Tarantino’s strengths for using bloody violence in movies that always fulfill audiences’ expectations is clearly evident in his film “Kill Bill”. In the most violent film of his career, Tarantino showcased his flair for using bloody violence to evoke fear. From a technical point-of-view, “Kill Bill” may be the most accomplished film that Tarantino ever made in his career. A magnificent portrait of martial arts women embarking on a mission to kill, it’s a breathtaking reminder of a commemorated filmmaker whose timeless movies have never lost abilities to fulfill expectations of audiences seeking a thrill.
8. Kill Bill Vol. 2
Sequels rarely ever live up to the high standards of predecessors. When a movie is successful, it often becomes challenging for directors to craft a sequel. The main issue is that the first first film sets a high bar that sequels cannot possibly live up to. However, “Kill Bill Vol. 2” is an exception. Released in 2004, Quentin Tarantino’s movie did an exceptional job of celebrating a martial arts film audiences adore. In the most action-packed film of his career, Tarantino did an excellent job of celebrating a classic martial arts film about which audiences care. Tarantino showcased his aptitude for staging martial arts sequences using stylized violence. A fantastic sequel about assassins committing murders which are tragic, it’s a terrific reminder of a filmmaker which has built an iconic legacy whose movies are treasured by the public.
9. The Hateful Eight
It isn’t easy to make an entertaining movie that is set in a confined location. Confined spaces have often been challenging settings to employ in movies. Due to their restrictive nature, movies that are set entirely in one location often don’t offer much entertainment-value. However, in 2015 Tarantino did an excellent job of using confined spaces to create a film audiences appreciate with “The Hateful Eight”. Released in 2015, Tarantino’s spaghetti western effectively used a confined location of a cabin to build tension. In the most claustrophobic film of his career, Tarantino deftly used small locations of a cabin to build strong tension. A strong portrait of eight strangers trapped in a confined cabin which begins to deteriorate, it’s a riveting reminder of a fantastic filmmaker whose unforgettable movies have never lost abilities to captivate.
10. Death Proof
Car racing is an activity I’ve never found appealing. As far as I remember, I’ve never understood race car driving. At an early age, I became afraid of go karting causing damage. I would feel terror whenever I got behind the wheel. As someone that hates cars with proof, I was surprised by how much I adored “Death Proof”. Released in 2007, Quentin Tarantino’s film celebrated cars. In the most action-packed film of his career, Tarantino captured race cars evoking fear. Tarantino showcased skills for staging racing scenes. While nowhere near his best work, “Death Proof” is proof that Tarantino remains a great director. As strong as cars crossing a finish line, it’s a remarkable reminder of a filmmaker that hasn’t lost abilities to design movies that shine whose work I will forever treasure for inspiring my love of Cinema that won’t decline.
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